Full Time Officers
Full Time Officers (FTOs) are the top leaders of your Students’ Union and work full-time to make your student life better. Elected by students every March, they work for a year to represent your views to the University, run campaigns to deliver real change and support the work of our incredible student volunteers.
You can get to know your new Full-Time Officers (FTOs) for 2025/26 a little bit better here!
Rory O'Ceallaigh
Hi, I’m Rory, and I’m your new LUSU President for 2025/26!
I have experience working with the Students' Union through my various roles on the Furness JCR Exec, previously holding positions of Socials & Events Officer, Vice President Socials & Events, JCR President in 2024, Furness JCR Vice President Democracy & Finance, and Student Trustee.
We’re currently going through a time of big change with the Curriculum Transformation Programme and a new Vice Chancellor. As LUSU President, I wish to reframe student-university relations to put student needs first.
My key aims for the year are to control rent prices; to protect student jobs through University financial cuts; and to make Lancaster city centre a safer place for students.
Pronouns: He/Him
- Read My Manifesto
- Elections Interview
- Email: lusupresident@lancaster.ac.uk
- Instagram: @lusupresident
Liz Gillett
Hi, I’m Liz your new Education Officer! I’m a final year Politics, International & and Management student from Cartmel College.
During my time as President of the Kickboxing society, I organised The Sugarhouse Fight Night, facilitated Women's+ training sessions, and tripled the society’s members. Through this, I gained key communication, analytical and problem solving skills which will allow me to effectively advocate for students’ academic needs as the Education Officer.
My key aims during my role are to ensure that students and education quality are core to the Curriculum Transformation Programme; review the Academic Rep system; and to develop flexible timetabling options which allow students to work part-time jobs during their studies.
Pronouns: She/Her
Lead for Academic Reps
- Read My Manifesto
- Elections Interview
- Email: lusueducation@lancaster.ac.uk
- Instagram: @lusueducation
Emily Woods
Hi, I’m Emily, a 3rd-year Natural Science student, and I’m your new Activities Officer!
I’ve previously represented students within my President roles for Pendle JCR (President of the Year), Pendle Netball, Harry Potter Society, plus through my role as the Women’s+ Non-Inter-Varsity Sports Representative on the Sports Committee.
As your Activities Officer, I wish to encourage and improve accessibility, transparency, inclusion and support for all sports, societies, and media groups. I'm also looking forward to hosting an unforgettable 60th Anniversary Home Roses!
My key aims for the year are to lobby for academic-free Wednesdays; create a more secure Access Fund; and to expand student leader training to include mental health, accessibility, and sustainability.
Pronouns: She/Her
Lead for Society Execs Media Execs Club Execs
- Read My Manifesto
- Elections Interview
- Email: lusuactivities@lancaster.ac.uk
- Instagram: @lusuactivities
Leah Buttery
Hi, I’m Leah, and I’m your LUSU Wellbeing Officer!
For me, being a Wellbeing Officer means ensuring student safety; facilitating accessible mental health support; tackling period poverty; and encouraging student-led initiatives.
Pronouns She/They
Lead for Liberation Student Health & Wellbeing
- Read My Manifesto
- Elections Interview
- Email: lusuwellbeing@lancaster.ac.uk
- Instagram: @lusuwellbeing
Other Officer & Leadership Roles within LUSU:
Liberation @ LUSU
Liberation @ LUSU
At LUSU, we are passionate about equity and advocating for the needs and interests of marginalised groups within our student community.
Following a vote by Union Assembly, LUSU has changed the way in-which we do this vital work.
Liberation @ LUSU is now overseen by the following bodies:
Learn more about the changes to Liberation at LUSU here.
Discover our other forums below:
Union Assembly
Union Assembly
Union Assembly is the highest democratic body in the Students' Union. It is made up of the senior leadership in the Lancaster student community.
| Rory O'Ceallaigh | FTO: President |
| Liz Gillet | FTO: Education Officer |
| Emily Woods | FTO: Activities Officer |
| Leah Buttery | FTO: Wellbeing Officer |
| - | College President: Bowland 2025 |
| - | College President: Cartmel 2025 |
| - | College President: County 2025 |
| - | College President: Furness 2025 |
| - | College President: Fylde 2025 |
| - | College President: Grizedale 2025 |
| - | College President: Lonsdale 2025 |
| - | College President: Pendle 2025 |
| - | College President: Graduate 2025 |
| VACANT | Societies: Academic & Departmental |
| VACANT | Societies: Creative & Performance |
| VACANT | Societies: Faith, Cultural & Community |
| VACANT | Societies: Media & Tech |
| VACANT | Societies: Political & Campaigning |
| VACANT | Societies: Special Interest |
| VACANT | Societies: Sports & Recreation |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Sports Delegate |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FASS UG |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FASS PGT |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FASS PGR |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FHM UG |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FHM PGT |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FHM PGR |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FST UG |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FST PGT |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: FST PGR |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: LUMS UG |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: LUMS PGT |
| VACANT | Academic Rep: LUMS PGR |
Junior Common Room (JCR) Executives
Junior Common Room (JCR) Executives
In Michaelmas term every year, each college elects a JCR Executive which is a team of students who work to represent your interests when it comes to college life. They organise events, run campaigns, and represent your views to the management of the College and University. You can keep up to date with your JCR on their social media accounts which are linked below:
Postgraduate (PG) Board
Postgraduate Board
The Postgraduate Board are the elected representative body for all members of the Graduate College. The Board holds open forums each term for all PGR and PGT students to discuss issues affecting their study and time at Lancaster University.
Keep up to date with the PG Board via the Graduate college Instagram:
PG Board
